Red Dragonfly Productions

The Empress and Me

#EmpressandMe

Touring UK 2020-2021

Lizzie Yu, daughter of a Chinese Diplomat and Eurasian mother, was raised in France to be every bit the Victorian Lady, but when her father is recalled home she suddenly finds herself living in the Forbidden City, entangled in the politics of the Chinese Court and lady-in-waiting to the infamous Empress Cixi.

Based on the amazing true story of the Princess Der Ling who, following her unique experience of life at the Manchu court and close relationship with the Empress Dowager, became an international celebrity.

"The Empress and Me" was first conceived and developed by actress Michelle Yim and Grist to the Mill Productions in 2017. The project was supported using funding from Arts Council England. The production debuted at Brighton Fringe 2017, and subsequently toured to Buxton Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Ognisko Polskie in London, and Adelaide Fringe.

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